Sowore, Mr Macaroni shred Judiciary over Dele Farotimi’s detention

Frontline Human Rights activist and former Presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore has slammed the Nigerian judiciary for hurriedly prosecuting Dele Farotimi. A High Court sitting in Ekiti on Wednesday remanded Barrister Farotimi following the alleged defamation of Chief Afe Babalola in his book; Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. Reacting to the court refusal to grant Farotimi bail, Sowore wrote on his X handle; “The Nigerian justice system is wack, as expected @DeleFarotimi has been hurriedly prosecuted and sent to prison after being denied bail by a judge in Ado Ekiti pre-arranged to do the same. “The @policeng, Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, and the judicial officers had it all planned out even before they sent the goons from Ekiti state command RRS (formerly SARS) to abduct him. “The case adjourned till December 10, 2024. “#RevolutionNow, I mean it. Nigeria is overdue for a REVOLUTION!,” Similarly, Comedian and human rights activist, Debo Adebayo popularly known as Mr Macaroni took the judiciary and the Police Force to cleaners over the treatment melted to the Lagos- based lawyer. Mr. Macaroni on Wednesday submitted; “Dele Farotimi wrote a book Called “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System” and the brazen impunity which the book seeks to address is playing right before our eyes. “How does one describe this insanity? “Using the Police to abduct a person from one state to another state, the intimidation and harassment of his staff, seizure of their phones… How many crimes have been committed here while trying to investigate whether Mr Farotimi actually committed a crime? “For how long will the Nigerian Police continue to allow themselves be used by the “High and Mighty” to oppress Nigerians? “This is what happens when we support that civil matters be treated as criminal matters because of political differences or stanship. “We have opened the season to the rich and influential who can have a Nigerian arrested by the police because the person said that the big man’s fart stinks. “Even people who should know better now abuse power because there are zero consequences for these actions. “Our system of corruption allows the innocent man who hasn’t been proven guilty of committing any crime suffer while the guilty who commits numerous crimes trying to prove that the innocent man committed a crime roams freely. “TUEH!”

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EndBadGovernance protest: Tinubu orders release of arrested minors 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had ordered immediate release of all minors arrested and prosecuted by the Nigerian Police in connection to the recent #EndBadGovernance  protest. The President on Monday directed the Attorney General of the Federation to do everything possible to ensure minors regain freedom without prejudice to whatever legal processes are ongoing. The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs has also been directed to ensure the safe return of all the minors to their families while an investigation has been opened into the circumstances leading to their prolonged detention. Meanwhile, Amnesty International Nigeria also advised the President Bola Tinubu to order a transparent investigation of the alleged deliberate starvation of the minors as a result of detention in a deplorable condition, with deprivation of food and other basic needs, that puts their physical and mental health at grave danger.

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Usyk handcuffed, detained in Poland

Video footage of three-belt heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in handcuffs and being escorted by police at John Paul II International Airport in Krakow, Poland, set off alarms, but has been quickly followed by statements that Usyk is freed. “Dear Friends: A misunderstanding took place. It was quickly resolved. Thanks to all who got concerned. Thanks to Ukrainian diplomats for the efficient support,” Usyk wrote in a statement sent to BoxingScene and other news outlets by his manager, Egis Klimas. “And respect to Polish police for conducting their obligations with no regards to height, weight, reach and regalia. Thanks God for everything.” Usyk’s wife also posted on Instagram that “everything is fine. Oleksandr will explain everything later. Nothing criminal.” In the brief video footage, as many as four police officers are seen escorting the handcuffed Usyk toward an elevator. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on “X” that he was involved in Usyk’s freedom, posting, “I spoke with Oleksandr Usyk on the phone after he was detained. I was disappointed by this attitude towards our citizen and champion. “I instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, and the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko, to immediately look into all the details of the incident at Kraków airport. Now, everything is fine, our champion has been released, and he is no longer being detained. In the photo, he is with our Consul General in Kraków right after being released.” Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) was reportedly traveling to London to attend Saturday’s IBF heavyweight championship fight between two fighters he’s previously defeated, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois. Usyk, after surrendering his IBF belt earlier this year rather than fight his mandatory contender, is headed to a Dec. 21 rematch with former WBC champion Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia.

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